Are you moving to Turkey but not sure where to live? Whether you’re looking for a city-center apartment in Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, or a rural family home in Mugla, our expert guides can help you decide where to live in Turkey.
The Bursa Guide Bursa is turkey's fourth-largest city and the ottomans' first significant capital. The city is strewn with priceless souvenirs of its glorious past, the tombs of the empire's founders, and the grand mosque (Ulu camii) Being just a few structures to leave you...
The Konya Guide Konya is Turkey's 7th largest city (in terms of population) and a former Seljuk capital, making it one of the world's oldest urban centers. Situated to the southwest of the central Anatolian region, Konya is about a 2-hour drive away from other big...
The Alanya Guide After Istanbul and Ankara, Antalya comes in third place for expat and immigrant populations. Alanya remains one of the most famous towns in Antalya, with people from 120 countries calling it their home. Although it is mostly known for its golden sandy beaches and azure waters, the...
The Antalya Guide As Turkey's 5th most populated and 6th largest province by area, Antalya is a city loved by locals and foreigners. Situated along Turkey's sunny south by the Mediterranean, the city is one of the country's top holiday destinations and is especially...
The Fethiye Guide Named after martyred pilot Fethi Bey, Fethiye is situated on Turkey's golden coast, on the crossroad between the Aegean and the Mediterranean. Over the last 50 years, the town has blossomed into one of the top destinations for both the young and the old, holidaymakers,...
The Bodrum Guide Once a quaint little fishing town, Bodrum has turned into a vibrant center that attracts crowds across Turkey, Europe, and even the Middle East. Since the late 50s, the town has seen burgeoning interest from artists and the famous, growing into the behemoth of tourism and commerce...
What are the most conservative-friendly areas in Turkey? When one mentions Turkey, oft-times most people start listing coastal areas and the three biggest metropolises. Although these areas are more in line with western-style living and favored mostly by European visitors, Turkey is also home to many more family-friendly, conservative sites...
An increasing number of people from various parts of the world are moving to Turkey to start a new life, to work, or even to find peace of mind for their retirements. The country has developed dramatically in the last seventeen years, and the pace of progress in certain fields...
Where Should I Live in Turkey as an Expat? Whether you are looking to move to Turkey for work, a change of pace and scenery, or retire in peace, you will be spoilt for locations as an expat. Expats’ top choices for areas to settle in can be divided into...